Quick Specs
- Features 10 Cores (6 Performance, 4 Efficient) for multitasking and efficiency.
- Boosts performance with a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz.
- Supports up to 256GB DDR5 memory for responsive performance.
- Integrates Intel Graphics for crisp visuals and smooth media playback.
- Accelerates AI tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU for faster processing.
Unleash the Power of 10 Cores with an Intel Desktop CPU
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 processor delivers a revolutionary computing experience with its innovative hybrid architecture. Featuring 6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, this CPU dynamically adjusts to your workload, providing exceptional performance and power efficiency. This makes it ideal for gamers, content creators, and professionals in South Africa who demand seamless multitasking and responsiveness from their Intel Desktop CPU.
Experience Blazing-Fast Speeds with your Intel CPU for Gaming
With a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz, the Core Ultra 5 225 handles demanding applications and games with ease. The Performance-cores ensure lightning-fast response times, while the Efficient-cores optimise power consumption for extended battery life on mobile platforms. Whether you are rendering complex 3D models, editing high-resolution videos, or playing the latest AAA titles, this Intel CPU for gaming delivers unparalleled speed and fluidity.
Integrated Intel Graphics for Stunning Visuals
The integrated Intel Graphics provides vibrant visuals and smooth media playback. Enjoy your favourite movies, TV shows, and games in stunning detail, with support for resolutions up to 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz via DisplayPort. The GPU also features advanced capabilities such as H.264 and H.265 encode/decode, AV1 encode/decode, and VP9 bitstream & decoding, ensuring compatibility with the latest video formats.
Accelerate AI Tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU
The Intel AI Boost NPU (Neural Processing Unit) revolutionises AI workloads by providing dedicated hardware acceleration. With a peak throughput of 13 TOPS (Int8), the NPU significantly speeds up AI tasks such as image recognition, natural language processing, and machine learning. This allows you to leverage AI-powered applications and tools with exceptional performance and efficiency.
Future-Proof Your System with Advanced Features
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is equipped with a range of advanced features designed to future-proof your system. Support for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory ensures ample capacity for demanding applications, while PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 support enables blazing-fast data transfer rates. Additionally, technologies such as Intel Thread Director, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, and Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) enhance performance, efficiency, and security.
FEATURES:
- Maximise multitasking with 10 cores (6 Performance-cores, 4 Efficient-cores), optimising workload distribution.
- Experience faster response times with a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz, enhancing application performance.
- Enjoy seamless visuals with integrated Intel Graphics, supporting high-resolution displays and advanced video codecs.
- Accelerate AI-powered tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU, enabling faster machine learning and AI applications.
- Support up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory for efficient data handling and seamless multitasking capabilities.
- Connect multiple high-speed devices using PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 for increased bandwidth and performance.
- Optimise power consumption with Intel Thread Director, dynamically adjusting performance based on workload.
- Enhance data security with Intel Trusted Execution Technology, protecting sensitive data and applications.
- Facilitate smooth multitasking with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, improving overall system responsiveness.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Essentials:
- Product Collection_ Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
- Code Name_ Products formerly Arrow Lake
- Vertical Segment_ Desktop
- Processor Number_ 225
- CPU Specifications_
- Total Cores_ 10
- # of Performance-cores: 6
- # of Efficient-cores: 4
- Total Threads_ 10
- Max Turbo Frequency_ 4.90GHz
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency_ 4.90GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency_ 4.40GHz
- Performance-core Base Frequency_ 3.30GHz
- Efficient-core Base Frequency_ 2.70GHz
- Cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache
- Total L2 Cache_ 22 MB
- Processor Base Power_ 65 W
- Maximum Turbo Power_ 121 W
- Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU_ Yes
- AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU_ OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN
- CPU Lithography_ TSMC N3B
- Memory Specifications_
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 256 GB
- Memory Types_ Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s
- Max # of Memory Channels_ 2
- ECC Memory Supported_ No
- Expansion Options_
- Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision_ 4.0
- Max # of DMI Lanes_ 8
- Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4_ Yes
- Scalability: 1S Only
- PCI Express Revision_ 5.0 and 4.0
- PCI Express Configurations_ Up to 1×16+2×4, 2×8+2×4, 1×8+4×4
- Max # of PCI Express Lanes_ 24
- GPU Specifications_
- Processor Graphics_ Intel® Graphics
- Graphics Base Frequency_ 300 MHz
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency_ 1.80GHz
- GPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 4
- Graphics Output_ eDP1.4b, DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL
- Xe-cores: 2
- Max Resolution (HDMI): 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 FRL)
- Max Resolution (DP): 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
- Max Resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel): 3840 x 2400 @ 120Hz
- DirectX Support_ 12
- OpenGL Support_ 4.5
- OpenCL Support_ 3
- H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes
- H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes
- AV1 Encode/Decode: Yes
- VP9 Bitstream & Decoding_ Yes
- Intel® Quick Sync Video_ Yes
- # of Displays Supported_ 4
- Device ID_ 0x7D67
- Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on GPU_ Yes
- AI Software Frameworks Supported by GPU_ OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebGPU
- NPU Specifications_
- NPU Name_ Intel® AI Boost
- NPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 13
- Sparsity Support_ Yes
- Windows Studio Effects Support_ Yes
- AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU_ OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN
- Advanced Features_
- Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator_ 3.5
- Intel® Thread Director_ Yes
- Intel® Speed Shift Technology_ Yes
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology_ 2.0
- Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology_ No
- Intel® 64_ Yes
- Instruction Set_ 64-bit
- Instruction Set Extensions_ Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
- Idle States_ Yes
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology_ Yes
- Thermal Monitoring Technologies_ Yes
- Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes
- Security & Reliability
- Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT): Yes
- Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT): No
- Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes
- Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE): No
- Intel® One-Click Recovery_ No
- Intel® Secure Key_ Yes
- Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology_ Yes
- Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key_ No
- Intel® AES New Instructions_ Yes
- Intel® Trusted Execution Technology_ Yes
- Execute Disable Bit_ Yes
- Intel® OS Guard_ Yes
- Intel® Boot Guard_ Yes
- Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes
- Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP): No
- Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp): No
- Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
- Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
- Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes
WHAT’S IN THE BOX_
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225 LGA1851 3.30GHz 10-Core CPU x1